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Lou Jimenez2025-11-26 18:01:072025-11-26 22:35:44A Growing City, a Shrinking Fire Department: Bethlehem Deserves Better
🔥LIVES ON THE LINE🔥
Bethlehem continues to grow.
But firefighter staffing continues to remain stagnant.
Local 735 has formally notified City leadership regarding a federal SAFER Grant opportunity designed to strengthen frontline staffing and emergency response capabilities.
We are also calling for the ongoing Fire & EMS study to be presented publicly once completed. Taxpayer dollars are funding this process, and the residents of Bethlehem deserve the opportunity to hear the findings and recommendations directly from the organization conducting the study.
We will not stop advocating for firefighter safety and the protection our community deserves.
Read the memorandum below.
#IAFF #PPFFA #Staffingmatters
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🇺🇸 Stars and Stripes Assist 🇺🇸
Today, members of the Fourth Platoon had the opportunity to lend a helping hand to our friends at Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing by assisting with repairs to their flagpole.
Sometimes the job is about more than emergency response, it’s about being there for the community in any way we can. We were proud to help restore a symbol that means so much to so us.
Thank you to the staff at Bethlehem North for everything you do caring for our residents there each and every day. Small acts of service and community partnership like this continue to make Bethlehem a special place to call home. #IAFF #PPFFA #Local735 #Communityengagement 🇺🇸🚒🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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CONGRATULATIONS BOB BROOKS
Congratulations to our Local 735 Brother Bob Brooks on his primary victory for US Congress in the Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania’s 7th District.
Bethlehem Firefighters IAFF Local 735 proudly stands with Bob as we move toward the general election. When we vote we WIN
WE LOVE YOU BROOKSY
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Get out and Vote for Bob Brooks 🇺🇸
Bob Brooks served our City honorably for twenty years and continues to serve. Let’s give him the opportunity to support all working class people nationally. COMMITTED, RESILIENT and AUTHENTIC that’s Bob. Let’s put the dumpster fire out in Washington 🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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*2nd Alarm Working Fire*
Our 1st Platoon is currently operating at a fire on Greenview Drive - please avoid this area for both our safety and yours!
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Today we recognize International Fire Fighters Day across this country and around the world in honor of those who answer the call.
Firefighting isn’t about recognition it’s about responsibility. Long hours, tough conditions, and doing more with less, all while putting others before yourself.
Across the fire service, departments are facing real challenges like staffing shortages, rising apparatus costs, and extended delivery times that impact readiness. The IAFF continues to advocate for proper staffing, critical funding, and the resources firefighters need to do the job safely and effectively.
Firefighters will always show up but it’s time the support matches the sacrifice.
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The membership of IAFF Local 735 sends our heartfelt condolences to the Crawford family and our brothers and sisters of Wilkes-Barre City Firefighters IAFF Local 104
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Last night at 20:17 Engine 1, Engine 3, Ladder 1 and Utility 2 were dispatched to Princeton Ave on the Southside for the report of a dwelling fire with possible entrapment. Utility 2 arrived on scene with fire and smoke showing from the second floor, he then requested the 2nd alarm which brought in Engine 6, Engine 9 and Ladder 2. Engine 1 made an interior fire attack and Ladder 1 did a primary search of the dwelling, prompting the rescue of one victim. Shortly after the rescue was made the Assistant Chief on scene requested the 3rd alarm which brought in Engine 5 to the scene and a couple of units from the City of Allentown to cover Bethlehem while the BFD initiated the recall process of bringing in off duty personnel to respond to calls.
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Your Bethlehem firefighters of Local 735 visited the Old York Senior Center for a fire safety talk. Moments like this go beyond the job, they build trust, connection, and a sense of belonging. It’s about showing up for people, especially those who may need it most, and reminding them they’re not forgotten.
Community isn’t built during emergencies… it’s built in moments like these. And that’s something worth recognizing.#community #IAFF #PPFFA #Local735 #staffingmatters 🚒🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
Firefighters visit senior center | Lehigh Valley Press
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About 50 Moravian House residents listened to a presentation by Bethlehem firefighters from Engine No. 6 on March 20 at the Old York Road Senior Center. Lt. Josh Anders and firefighters Imboden, Navit...1 CommentsComment on Facebook